Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp With Quinoa Recipe

Name: Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp With Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; 1 cup Parsley [choped]; 1 pound Shrimp [peeled, deveined]; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/8 teaspoon Pepper; 2 teaspoons Garlic [minced]; 2 Oranges [juice of, 1 tsp zest]; 1 Lemon [juice of]; 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 cup White Wine [dry]; 2 tablespoons Sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup Quinoa
1 cup Parsley [choped]
1 pound Shrimp [peeled, deveined]
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
2 teaspoons Garlic [minced]
2 Oranges [juice of, 1 tsp zest]
1 Lemon [juice of]
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup White Wine [dry]
2 tablespoons Sugar

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1. Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a medium pot, prepare quinoa according to package directions. Turn off heat, mix in parsley and cover to keep warm
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2. Meanwhile, rinse and dry shrimp. Place shrimp in a medium mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place shrimp in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes
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3. In a large skillet over medium-low heat add olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, orange juice and zest, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, white wine and sugar. Increase heat to high, bring sauce to a boil and simmer on medium-high. Reduce until thickened, about 10 minutes
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4. Toss shrimp with balsamic-citrus glaze. Serve over herbed quinoa, garnish with parsley and serve immediately

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Quinoa, 1 cup Parsley [choped], 1 pound Shrimp [peeled, deveined], 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp With Quinoa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp With Quinoa

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